South Carolina police warn of crime called jugging
A 35-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that left a person dead on Wednesday, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. The federal government is not only cracking down on illegal immigration but also on sanctuary cities. Jewish community in Georgia on edge after terror...
Animal shelters seeing influx of animals heading into the summer
In April there were 150 total dog and cat intakes, and 225 in May. Dogs and cats are having to double or triple up in their rooms because of the influx of animals.
Piedmont Health Donates To Help Augusta’s Homeless
On Sunday, June 1, a new laundry trailer from Piedmont Health arrived for Compass For Hope. The donation of the trailer will benefit Compass For Hope and the many homeless individuals they serve. Compass For Hope is a community-based organization working to assist the homeless population in various ways. Each...
Aiken County and nonprofit teams up to feed kids over the summer
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - School’s out — and so are the meals students normally receive during the day. The summer EBT program once helped bridge the summer hunger gap, providing $120 in grocery benefits per eligible child. But that was before Georgia and South Carolina opted out...
Pop! To the Culture: Let’s go back – to the future
(Editor’s note: Columns often contain opinion which belong to the author.) Where you’re going, you’re going to need roads – roads that lead to the Miller Theater on Sunday, June 8, that is. And what you’ll be seeing will not be the second “Back to the...
Augusta Commissioner Jordan Johnson lets us know what’s happening at city hall and around...
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) These are busy times for Augusta’s leaders. We welcome District 1 Commissioner Jordan Johnson to The Means Report. He talks about help for the homeless, the arena naming, and other hot topics in Richmond County. Watch our interview and be sure to join us for The Means Report. We are on Monday […]
Augusta Boxing Club aims for historical marker after 50 years of service
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Since its founding, the Augusta Boxing Club has produced multiple titles and championship belts. The recognition they are chasing now — something that will last longer than a trophy. For over 50 years, the Augusta Boxing Club has stood the test of time. “We’ve been...
Looking at Augusta’s big issues with Commissioner Francine Scott
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) Francine Scott is our guest on this edition of The Means Report. She represents Super District 9 on the Augusta Commission. She will talk to us about issues that impact her district as well as the entire community. From the arena naming to the state of our jails, we cover a lot […]
Augusta neighbors express concerns about new homeless shelter
The Salvation Army is proposing a new Center of Hope Shelter on Hale Street but nearby neighbors are expressing their concerns to city leaders
More Than Sweets Cafe brings Latin flavor to your Southern favorites
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A little off the beaten path in Waynesboro, there’s a brand new business that does a little bit of everything. Breakfast, lunch, ice cream and pastries, and it’s run by a group of very close sisters. They say don’t mix business and family, but...
